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Touristic & Mobility Services Platform — MVP Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development • API Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

71 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Kadu

Bolzano, Italy

Project Summary

A software solutions developer engaged Apiko to build an online platform and SaaS product for selling touristic and mobility services. Apiko produced UI mockups and system requirements, implemented an MVP backend using Node.js and GraphQL, and integrated third-party APIs. The quick MVP development allowed the client to start a first test phase with a potential customer, and the team communicated via Slack, Trello, and GitHub.

Key Challenges

Develop an online platform and SaaS solution to sell touristic and mobility services
Build a backend system and integrate third-party APIs
Design and develop the user interface

Project Deliverables

UI mockup
System and requirements documentation
MVP of the backend system
Integrations with third-party APIs

Project Solution

Apiko designed UI mockups and authored system and requirement documentation during concept development. In the first development phase Apiko implemented an MVP backend system using Node.js and GraphQL and integrated third-party APIs. The engagement was staffed by a four-person team (1 project manager, 2 mid developers, 1 designer) and managed through regular meetings and communication tools such as Slack, Trello, and GitHub.

Project Outcome

Quick MVP development enabled a first test phase with a potential customer
Professional project management with regular meetings and communication via Slack, Trello, and GitHub
Team demonstrated organization, flexibility, and responsiveness to changes

Platforms

SaaS

Tech Stack

Node.js
GraphQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Apiko's quick work in developing the MVP has made it possible to start the first test phase with a potential customer. They have handled the project exceptionally through regular meetings. The team has also been very organized and flexible. Their vast experience in the field has been an advantage.”
Nicola Giorgi
CEO & Founder
Date: 02/20/2022